Fishburn Park Elementary is now accepting STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, applications for the 2019-2020 school year.
Fishburn Park Elementary’s Focus for STEAM, offers a unique program for K-5 students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Instruction at Fishburn Park Elementary is delivered through the lens of each of these topics.
In 2012, the White House invited Fishburn Park Elementary to the nation’s capital to accept the honor and distinction of being named a Green Ribbon School, one of only a handful recognized throughout the country. In 2017, the school’s focus migrated to STEAM to accommodate the ever-changing education realm, providing an umbrella to support hands-on learning related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Today, Fishburn Park Elementary enrolls approximately 320 students, around 30% of whom are accepted through the application process. The core curriculum areas of Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies as prescribed by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL’s) are fully implemented at Fishburn Park Elementary.
It is the mission of Fishburn Park Elementary School to build a caring and creative community of lifelong learners and to provide an academically stimulating and challenging instructional STEAM program that establishes a strong foundation of academic success for all students.
Fast Facts:
Greenhouse experience for all grade levels | Outdoor Amphitheater |
Emphasis on bringing the outside world into the classroom | Building and grounds features extensively used in instruction |
Ten acres of land with an adjoining City Park Watershed | State of the art electronics, including a 3-D printer for students |
Diversity: Regional Multiple Disability Program housed at Fishburn Park | Access to Virginia Western Community College Arboretum |
Playground made of recycled materials | Outdoor garden areas and learning labs, including two pollinator gardens |
To be eligible, students must be a Roanoke City resident and complete the STEAM application. Application elements include a demonstration of work ethic, behavior and good attendance. If accepted, transportation is provided.
We are very proud of our tradition of excellence and look forward to building on that foundation with students, parents, and community members.
Call 853-2931 to learn more or schedule a tour.
FISHBURN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3057 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, Virginia
(540) 853-2931
